US Bridges

Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI S of SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000021469

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNestle Rd- I
CrossesLateral Ditch 2
Location1.50 MI S of SH 18
RouteCity Street 13140
Coordinates35.80002, -90.58398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nestle Rd- I over Lateral Ditch 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.